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How do I start daylilies from seed?



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cajunbelle
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:32 am   Post subject:


I just read a thread on a daylily forum and some people over there said if the daylily is not dormant the seeds can be directly planted into the soil, I would imagine after letting them air dry. One guy said the only seeds that need to be pre chilled are dormant daylily seed, and of course if your are storing seeds for later use. So since I don't know if the seeds I got from my lilies are dormant or not I will chill. And when my daylilies come back this spring I will make notes as to which ones are dormant.

Jo, I also want to try hybridizing, it sounds easy and since I am only going to do it for my benefit I think it will be fun.
This is a great topic Deanna, thanks.


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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:41 pm   Post subject:


OH I think so too Sharon, how about the 2 year wait to see the bloom though? Rolling Eyes Jo

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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:13 pm   Post subject:


Patience, patience Jo Laughing Just think, when the seedlings bloom it will be like getting a Christmas present in the middle of summer!!
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:47 pm   Post subject:


And it will be a Christmas present no one else has. Especially when you start crossing those you start from seed. You could end of with something totally gorgeous and it is all yours, unless you choose to share it of course.


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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:53 pm   Post subject:


If I manage to get a pretty yellow one I want to name it "Deanna Banana" Laughing
Kind of corny huh?
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:45 am   Post subject:


Nope, not it that's what trips your trigger. That's another good thing, it's yours and you can name it what you want.


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I think Deanna Banana is a great name! I'll have to think on what I would name one. Haven't gotten that far, just to the point of imagining the gorgeous flower that will eventually bloom. Very Happy

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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:38 am   Post subject:


I have some reblooms starting, I might just try cross pollinating and see if I get a seed pod.


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Let us know how it goes Sharon. I'm hoping I get some reblooms soon! My poor garden is looking pretty tired Sad I am really excited about this project Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy !
Somewhere I read that if the cross pollinating worked you would know in 3 days. Don't remember where I read that. Since this topic started I have read and researched oodles of information Laughing
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